So clearly my deadline setting for blog posts is not working out so well. It seems I missed a whole month...oops. It's been a busy, yet somewhat relaxing, summer. I've been enjoying my first extended break since I began teaching in the summer of 2008. I've spent the past six weeks trying to do all the things I don't have time for during the semester. I've cleaned and reorganized my office about seven times (still a work in progress). I've scanned batches of old negatives, some of which I had forgotten about entirely. I've added about 500 movies to my Netflix queue and I've actually watched a few(!). I've brushed up on some web design skills and almost finished a site redesign.
Most importantly I've spend time thinking and reading a planning a new project.
I started shooting some new work last week. Developed the first of the film today. Shooting in black and white for the first time in years. I forgot how much I enjoy standing in front of a sink watching the second tick away wondering if what's inside the little metal can in my hands is as wonderful as it was when I pushed the button. I forgot how the simple act of tying back my hair and putting on my apron and gloves makes it really feel like some real work is about to get done. I forgot how nice it feels to peel back the lid after the fixer and take that first peek. My hours spent in the darkroom today was like a visit with old friends you haven't seen in a while. It felt good.
3 comments:
Bethany likes to print in the darkroom, that's one set of words I never thought I would say.
I know..right? It's weird. Mind you, this is only day one. I may need you remind me I said that in a few months...
Hi Bethany,
I'm glad that you are finding some time away from work to be "poetic." It's never easy.
BG
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